Our History
Nashville Furniture Company has been in the Hyde family for three generation and has operated continuously for more than 60 years. At the end of the second World War in 1945, returning service men and women greatly increased their consumption of goods and services. Consequently the economy grew, housing boomed, and life returned to normal again.
Household goods of all types - from washing machines, to furniture, to pianos and lawn mowers - were in huge demand. The problem was, it was hard to find and purchase these new products since the factories had not yet devoted their production solely to these goods after the war.
That’s when Allen and Edna Hyde decided they would go into business selling all sorts of new items to meet the changing consumer needs. They rented some space in downtown Nashville, North Carolina and began stocking any products they could find. Most were used as they sold by day and loaded up a borrowed truck by night to deliver their wares.
The business grew quickly and by 1951 it was time for Edna and Allen Hyde to open a brand new store. It was a huge event in Nashville as crowds gathered to see the newest furnishings at the Nashville Furniture Company. To this day, the current store still stands in this very location.
In 1971 Larry Hyde, their son, graduated from the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill and went to work for his parents in the store. As the business continued to grow, the store was expanded three times to occupy the adjacent property on Washington Street.
In 1996 the third generation - Al Hyde, also a University of North Carolina Chapel Hill graduate - joined the business. Currently, Al and Larry are in the store every day just as Allen and Edna were many years ago.
Our Store
Our maxim is 'Timeless Style ... Made Affordable.' In fact, this is more than just a catchy phrase. It is the way we conduct our business day-in and day-out. Our clients are constantly impressed with the value and quality of our products at Nashville Furniture Company.
The store has evolved into a sought-after destination for homeowners, businesses and commercial properties, each seeking an individualized and quality home furnishing selection, expert design assistance and advantageous pricing. Our business is built around superb service and complete satisfaction.
In addition to living rooms, bedrooms, dining rooms and home office, we feature unique pieces from around the world. These include lamps, rugs, and original art. We also offer wall coverings, floor coverings, window treatments and plantation shutters since we provide full design and decorating guidance.
We have a comprehensive “Sample/Consultation Room”, where we place at your fingertips everything you could possibly need for your home or business. We love showing you our store and speaking with you about your particular needs. Stop to discover timeless style made affordable at Nashville Furniture Company.
